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SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk returned to the Kings’ rotation on Friday after missing two games with a sore right ankle, playing 23 minutes in a loss to the Celtics. Since Sacramento was still without Russell Westbrook, there was room in the rotation for Keon Ellis, who logged 20 minutes. If Monk and Westbrook can’t play on Sunday, Ellis’ fantasy ceiling will be raised.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook has missed Sacramento’s last two games with a sore right foot. After performing well in Thursday’s loss to the 76ers, Dennis Schröder had a brutal night in Friday’s blowout loss to the Celtics. Given the matchup, Schröder would be worth streaming if Westbrook remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Sabonis did not play in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, as it was Sacramento’s second game in as many nights. His return means that Maxime Raynaud, who logged 36 minutes as the spot starter, will head back to the bench. Managers who can afford to hold onto the rookie should do so, as his playing time will likely increase after the All-Star break, if not sooner.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
While the Cavaliers entered the season as one of the strongest teams in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland is a bit of a different animal with Evan Mobley and Darius Garland sidelined. The load for scoring largely falls on Mitchell’s shoulders even when the Cavs are at 100 percent, which makes it all the more curious that he didn’t lead the team in points or field goal attempts Friday. The 29-year-old shooting guard led the team in turnovers by far with eight as the team lost to the Suns by 13. He’s provided third-round value over the last two weeks. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine came off the bench in his return from a two-game absence on Thursday, and he returned to the starting lineup 24 hours later. He scored 17 points in both games, though he was more efficient in this one, even if the result on the scoreboard was the same. LaVine’s name will be floated around in trade rumors as the deadline approaches, but until then, he’ll remain a decent scoring option, even if he hasn’t been able to score as much as he typically does in recent weeks.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Raynaud got the starting nod with Domantas Sabonis sidelined for the second leg of Sacramento’s back-to-back, and he took full advantage of the increased opportunity. He was able to match his career-high for rebounds and record a double-double for the first time since December. Sabonis should return to take on the Wizards on Sunday, which will push Raynaud back to the bench. However, it was good to see Raynaud be productive, especially after how rough most of his starts were in December.
SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
about 1 month ago
Schröder started on Thursday and had arguably his best game of the season with Russell Westbrook (foot) sidelined. He started again in this one, and, to put it mildly, the results were not as good. Schröder set a season high for scoring on Thursday, but follow it up by scoring four points for the second time in his last three games. Basically, Schröder has either been really good or really bad in recent weeks; no middle ground for average production. He should start against the Wizards on Sunday if Westbrook remains out.
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter was initially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but has since been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Suns. With Darius Garland (toe) also out, Porter’s absence impacts the Cavaliers’ depth, though it doesn’t impact fantasy basketball. Lonzo Ball could see more minutes and usage, but isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
LaVine returns to the starting unit after coming off the bench on Thursday, which will push Nique Clifford back to the bench. Domantas Sabonis is out on the second night of this back-to-back, which results in Raynaud making his return to the opening unit. This is likely just a one-game nod for Raynaud, but he should have some upside in an increased role.
Source: Sean Grande
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter is dealing with a sore left knee. While his availability does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, the Cavaliers are already without Darius Garland (toe). If Porter can’t play, the Cavaliers will have to rely a bit more on Lonzo Ball, but he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk has missed the Kings’ last two games with a sore right ankle, resulting in Keon Ellis moving into the rotation. However, head coach Doug Christie has usually only had one of the wings in his bench rotation. Russell Westbrook being out may keep Ellis in the rotation, but his playing time will likely decrease with Monk available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook will miss a second consecutive game due to a sore right foot, which he tweaked during Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks. Dennis Schröder will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming while the Kings are without their starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Kings, who lost to the 76ers on Thursday. Sabonis will sit after logging 28 minutes, freeing up a spot in the starting lineup. Maxime Raynaud is the most likely replacement, with fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell picking up a few additional minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
about 1 month ago
Schröder entered the starting lineup with Russell Westbrook (foot) sidelined, and it led to one of his best performances of the season. He set a new season high for scoring and matched his season high for three-pointers, though it wasn’t enough to end their losing streak. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so if Westbrook remains out against the Celtics on Friday, Schröder should start again and have upside as a streaming option.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine returned from a two-game absence with back soreness, but he came off the bench in his first game back. He came off the bench three times during his tenure with the Bulls, but he has been a full-time starter since the 2015-16 season, which was his second in the league. He still played 29 minutes, while Nique Clifford, who started again, played 27 minutes. Assuming LaVine is available for the second leg of this back-to-back in Boston, he should return to the starting lineup.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
After scoring 34 points against the Knicks on Tuesday, DeRozan was able to stay hot for the first half of this game. He scored 21 points before the break, but he didn’t do much scoring over the final two quarters. He has been efficient lately, having shot at least 50 percent from the floor in four straight games. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to turn this into a big night, and the Kings lost a seventh straight game. He’ll look to stay hot in Boston on Friday.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
The Kings won’t have Russell Westbrook for Thursday’s game, so Schröder will start. Also of note is Clifford remaining in the starting lineup despite LaVine being available after a two-game absence. As a result, Clifford still has some fantasy value in the short term, and his ceiling should be raised after the All-Star break.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk will miss a second straight game following an early exit on Sunday. Keon Ellis saw a bump in minutes with Monk sidelined, though he wasn’t productive in those minutes. Ellis has been a strong source of steals in the past, but based on the last two games, he is a risky streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook tweaked his foot in the final minutes of Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks. He was able to finish the game but was limping around on the court. With Westbrook out of the lineup, Dennis Schröder will likely start in his place with Keon Ellis playing more minutes as well, but DeMar DeRozan should see the biggest uptick in usage.
Source: NBA.com
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Back in the Cavaliers’ rotation after a two-game absence, Hunter’s 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game since December 22. The issue from a fantasy standpoint is that he offers little defensive value, lowering his ceiling considerably. With Evan Mobley (calf) out, the Cavaliers are going to need increased production from the entire rotation, including Hunter. He’s worth watching, but Wednesday’s performance doesn’t change much regarding Hunter’s value in standard leagues.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
With Evan Mobley (calf) unavailable, Allen had a little more room to operate in the frontcourt. While the result wasn’t an offensive explosion, the 17 points equaled his total in Cleveland’s prior two games. Of course, fantasy managers will want more from Allen defensively, but 17 and nine isn’t a bad effort from the 6-foot-9 center.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson has been a revelation for the Cavaliers this season, not only earning rotation minutes but locking down a spot in the starting lineup. The second-year wing had another good night at the office on Wednesday, having now reached double figures in ten consecutive games. Wednesday’s effort was his seventh this season with at least 20 points. Given Tyson’s production, he should be rostered in a much higher percentage of Yahoo! leagues than he currently is (31 percent).
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Playing their first game since losing Evan Mobley to a strained calf, Mitchell and the Cavaliers flipped the switch during the third quarter. He knocked down two three-pointers and shot 3-of-6 from the field in the frame, and the Cavs outscored the Lakers by a 42-22 margin. As a result, Mitchell and the other Cavaliers’ starters didn’t play much in the fourth quarter in a game they won by 30. Cleveland hits the road for its final two games of Week 15, starting with the Suns on Friday.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday as the Cavaliers take on the Lakers. The veteran forward has had a down season compared to the previous one, but is still a capable scorer off the bench. The Cavaliers are currently riding a four-game win streak, and with Hunter healthy, they should be in a stronger position to extend their run to five games.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill is back after missing time due to a hand injury and for personal reasons. He’ll move into the starting lineup, filling the void left by the injured Evan Mobley. Cleveland’s other four starters are unchanged from Monday’s win over the Magic.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook is dealing with a sore right foot. If he’s unable to play on Thursday, the Kings would turn to Dennis Schröder to run the show. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, Schröder would be worth streaming as the starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks, sitting because of a sore right ankle. Keon Ellis played 22 minutes off the bench against New York, and he’ll likely remain in the rotation if Monk has to miss a second game. However, Zach LaVine (back) is available, which lowers Ellis’ ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine has missed Sacramento’s last two games due to a sore back. His return will push Nique Clifford to the bench, eliminating what little value the rookie had in redraft leagues. However, those who can afford to stash Clifford ahead of the “silly season” can hold onto him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
DeRozan had scored more than 20 points just once in his last six games entering play Tuesday. The 36-year-old shooting guard once again showed he has no trouble putting up points against the Knicks. DeRozan dropped 27 points in a win over the Knicks on January 14 and had 34 in the loss against the Knicks on Tuesday. The Kings road trip continues Thursday against the 76ers.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter has missed Cleveland’s last two games, but he is expected to return to take on Los Angeles. However, with Sam Merrill (illness) also probable, and Jaylon Tyson playing well, Hunter will likely continue to play a role off the bench that won’t be large enough for him to make an impact for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has missed the last six games with a hand injury, but is poised to make his return Wednesday against the Lakers. The 29-year-old shooting guard could be more involved in small-ball lineups with Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Mobley suffered a calf injury in Monday’s game against the Magic. A Tuesday MRI revealed a left calf strain. The 24-year-old center is set to miss the next 1-3 weeks before he’s re-evaluated. Dean Wade should continue to start for Cleveland with Mobley sidelined and every Cavaliers starter should see a boost in usage.
Source: Cavaliers
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk was forced to leave Sunday’s loss to the Pistons early with right ankle soreness, and it will cost him at least one game. Keon Ellis could be the next man up in Sacramento’s rotation to grab Monk’s vacated minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine sat out Sunday against the Pistons, which allowed Nique Clifford to enter the starting lineup. Clifford logged a productive 15/3/1 line with a block and two triples across 33 minutes, making him a worthwhile addition in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson got the start on Monday and logged another productive line. The sophomore wing’s double-digit scoring performance marked his ninth in a row, as he used a nice combination of three-point shooting, two-point shots, and free throws to extend his streak. Tyson also recorded four assists for the sixth straight game, and came up just one board shy of his second double-double of January. His well-rounded effort on Monday should leave some fantasy managers happy.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Mobley followed an inefficient 13-point showing against the Magic on Saturday with a much better overall performance in Monday’s rematch. He shot the ball well, leading him to finish as one of two Cavaliers players to score at least 20 points. Additionally, his solid work on the glass left him just shy of a double-double. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year added a couple of blocks on defense and even chipped in a three-pointer on the end, giving him a fine fantasy basketball performance altogether. He’ll have a chance to put together another good stat line on Wednesday against the Lakers.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Just two days after dropping 36 points on the Magic in a win, Mitchell torched Orlando again on Monday. Efficient shooting, great three-point production, and lots of work at the charity stripe led the veteran shooting guard to his fifth 40-point game of the season. He also led all Cleveland starters in assists, as the Cavs put together their fourth straight win. Mitchell has been sensational all season long in what’s been, statistically, his most productive season as a pro. He’ll face the Lakers and then the Suns to close out January.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter will miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a sore right knee. Rookie Tyrese Proctor saw his playing time increase in Saturday’s win over Orlando, and that should be the case on Monday as well. However, he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Magic, but was on the floor earlier in the day, according to Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, who also declined to comment on whether or not Garland will play in Cleveland’s upcoming five-game west coast road trip. The seventh-year pro has had a tough time staying healthy this season, having only appeared in 26 games thus far. Yet his return to the floor is noteworthy and could be seen as encouraging news for fantasy basketball managers.
Source: Danny Cunningham
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk exited Sunday’s loss to the Pistons briefly because of the sore right ankle, but he did play during the second half. If he can’t play on Tuesday, that likely opens the door for Keon Ellis to play more after logging 21 minutes against the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Pistons, resulting in Nique Clifford moving into the starting lineup. The rookie played 33 minutes, finishing with 15 points, three rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers. While not a must-stream player, Clifford will have value during the “silly season” based on where the Kings are in the Western Conference standings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill came into the day questionable after missing five straight games with a hand injury, but he’ll ultimately be ruled out due to personal reasons. His absence will mean more playing time for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk was in line for more minutes off the bench Sunday once Zach LaVine (back) was ruled out. The 27-year-old guard played just 22 minutes in the Kings’ blowout loss at the hands of the Pistons, with the lopsided score keeping him from hitting a ceiling scenario. Monk still isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, but he flashed some of his potential Sunday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last five games with a right hand injury. His absence has created more opportunities for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade, with the former being part of the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter did not play in Saturday’s win over the Magic, with his absence factoring into rookie Tyrese Proctor picking up rotation minutes off the bench. Even if Hunter remains out, Proctor should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Sabonis is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his first four games back from knee surgery. This pushes Maxime Raynaud to the bench, which lowers the rookie’s fantasy ceiling considerably. Clifford steps in for his fourth start of the season in place of the injured Zach LaVine.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Added to the Kings’ injury report late Saturday night, LaVine is now officially out for Sunday’s game in Detroit. When Sacramento played two games in late December without LaVine and Keegan Murray (ankle), Keon Ellis was inserted into the starting lineup. However, the fourth-year guard has picked up DNP-CDs in each of the Kings’ last five games. For that reason, Nique Clifford may be the more likely choice to start, but he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine was not on the initial injury report released by the Kings. If he’s unable to play, rookie Nique Clifford may be the player picked to move into the starting lineup. It may also mean that there’s room for Malik Monk and Keon Ellis in the rotation, but don’t bet on that happening.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell topped 30 points for the second consecutive contest as he hoisted a season-high 30 shot attempts while also dishing out nine assists. It was an impressive all-around effort for the 29-year-old fantasy star as he continues to deliver first-round fantasy value, averaging 29.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks through 43 games. The Cavaliers have a rematch against the Magic on Monday before closing out a four-game week with matchups against the Lakers, Suns and Trail Blazers.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson has been hot-and-cold from a scoring standpoint but he’s scored in double figures in eight consecutive games since January 10. It looked like he was on the verge of a monster performance, supplying 15 first-half points on 5-of-6 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. He cooled off considerably in the final two quarters, notching just two points. The 23-year-old has made a significant leap this season, morphing into a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor.
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Proctor was perfect from the floor and came up just a couple points shy of matching his previous season-high mark, despite playing just nine minutes off the bench in this one. The 21-year-old guard has gotten some additional run while Darius Garland (toe) remains sidelined, but he can be safely ignored in most fantasy leagues.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter was a late addition to the Cavaliers’ injury report, and now he’s officially out. Cleveland’s bench rotation takes a hit, but this won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball. Nae’Qwan Tomlin may pick up a few more minutes, but there’s no need to stream him.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter is a late addition to the injury report, with Saturday’s game scheduled to tip off at 7 PM Eastern. His availability does not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, even with Sam Merrill being out. There may be a few more minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he should not be streamed when coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a hand injury. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Merrill out while De’Andre Hunter continues to occupy a bench role.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Tyson continues to provide strong value as a starter for Cleveland. Darius Garland (toe) and Sam Merrill (hand) remained out, which allowed Tyson to remain in his role. Over his last four games, Tyson has averaged 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.3 triples while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor. Next up for the Cavs is a trip to Orlando on Saturday, and Tyson will look to remain productive while playing big minutes.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley had a rough stretch as a rebounder earlier this month, but the last two games have shown that won’t continue. He recorded his second straight double-double and matched his season high for both points and assists. Mobley has had a strong season overall, though his points, rebounds and shooting percentages are down from last season. He’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell had a few rough performances in a row entering this game. After two poor shooting nights, he had eight turnovers against the Hornets on Wednesday. This outing was closer to his high-level production that we’re accustomed to getting. He led the team in scoring and had his fifth 30-point outing of the month. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and he’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
The Kings starters weren’t getting the job done in this game, and head coach Doug Christie quickly turned to the reserves. That allowed Schröder to have his first 20-point game in over a month. Schröder has been a solid reserve for the Kings this year, but that hasn’t been enough for him to be worth rostering in most fantasy formats. Still, he’s more than capable of producing, as he reminded us in this game.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months ago
Sabonis’ first three games back after an extended absence were rather quiet. His minutes were limited and so was his production. However, he still come off the bench in this game, but he was far more productive in 31 minutes as a reserve in this game. It wasn’t enough to end the losing streak, but it was a much better performance for fantasy managers. Don’t be surprised if he returns to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Pistons.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Merrill, who has been in and out of the starting lineup when available. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain the starters for Cleveland with Merrill still out, while De’Andre Hunter should continue to fill out big minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report